Jeremy Kleiner Tapped as Co-President of Plan B Entertainment

Kleiner joined Plan B in 2003 and rose through the ranks from creative exec to producer and now co-president. Along with Pitt and Plan B prexy Gardner, he is a producer on Paramount’s “World War Z” and is also a producer on the Fox Searchlight pic “Twelve Years a Slave” and “True Story” starring Jonah Hill.

The appointments comes as Plan B is becoming more active in television development, landing an order from ABC for the high-concept drama “Resurrection,” on which Kleiner serves as exec producer.

“Jeremy Kleiner has played an immeasurable role in the success of this company,” said Pitt. ” This promotion is long overdue. We are happy to make it official.”

Prior to joining the banner, he worked as a creative executive at Dick and Lauren Shuler Donner’s company